Serving From An Empty Place

Good morning

Scripture reading: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Worship song: Made A Way

 

Meditation:

    The account of the widow of Zarephath, who sacrificially provided for Elijah despite having only one meal left, and Apostle Paul’s testimonies of serving amidst extreme hardship, teach us what it truly means to trust God's provision while serving from an empty place. By serving from a position of emptiness we shift away from self-reliance to dependence on God's limitless provision. The widow's demonstration of faith and obedience is a reminder that trusting God with our last resources allows His limitless grace to fill the void. 

    Trusting God, especially in the weakest moments, opens the door for God to demonstrate His strength through one's limitations, transforming personal inadequacy into a testimony of God's power. Paul celebrates his own weakness, knowing that when he is at his weakest, he is strongest through Christ. God's grace is sufficient and His strength is made perfect in our weakness, therefore let us boldly come to him and surrender all for His divine sustaining grace. If you are trying to strive on your inadequate strength, surrender it all to God and he will transform your weakness into a season of spiritual strength.

Let us pray:

    Heavenly Father, way maker, miracle worker, I exalt your holy name. Teach me, O God, to acknowledge your ways, obey your voice, and trust your sovereignty. I surrender, Almighty God, my limited resources to you, trusting you to provide all my needs according to your riches in glory. When I serve, O God, let me not do so from my depleted resources, but from the abundance of your grace. Lord, I pray that I may wisely manage the resources You have entrusted to me, using them with a sincere heart to serve others, just as the widow of Zarephath gave in faith and Apostle Paul labored in humility. I ask, O God, that You continuously fill my vessel with Your love, patience, resources, and strength as I humbly serve others. I trust that your strength, O God, will be made perfect in my weakness. Shift my focus, Almighty God, from self-reliance to total dependence on you through Jesus Christ. Amen.

Wishing you a prosperous day. 👐💓🙏